Conway, Ark.- The Central Arkansas Bears (1-3, 0-1) take on the Lamar Cardinals (2-1, 0-0) for their last non-conference game of the season. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 27 at Provost Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont, Texas.
This upcoming matchup will mark the 12th meeting between the two teams. Historically, the Bears have dominated this series, holding a 10-1 all-time record against the Cardinals. The Bears are currently on a three-game winning streak against the Cardinals, including their 34-14 victory last season in Conway. Both teams were previous members of the Southland Conference, where they faced off nine times. During those encounters, the Bears won eight of those games, showcasing their historical strength in this matchup.

Landon Chambers leads the Bears offense with 315 yards rushing on 5.3 yards per carry and two touchdowns. Luther Richesson has started all 4 games at quarterback and has thrown for 714 yards and six touchdowns. Malachi Henry leads the team in receiving yards with 212 and Tyrell Pollard lead the team in receiving touchdowns with 3. Ashtyn Williams and Dude Person lead the team in total tackles with 24 and 22 respectively.

The Cardinals have played two quarterbacks this season, Robert Coleman and Aiden McCown, together they have thrown for 234 yards and no touchdowns. Ladamian McDowell leads the team in rushing yards with 129. Kyndon Fuselier has the most receiving yards on the team with 69. Defensive back Kristian Pugh leads the Cardinal defense with 16 total tackles.

The game will be available for live streaming on ESPN+, radio broadcast on The Bear 91.3 and The Point 94.1, and live stats online.